Executive Order 11246 (EO 11246)

THE RULE
EO 11246 prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from hiring based on race,
religion, sex, or national origin and requires those companies to take affirmative action
to ensure equal opportunity employment in all aspects of hiring. Federal contractors and
subcontractors must adhere to applicant record keeping rules by maintaining specific
data on applicants.

ITS IMPORTANCE
Compliance audits include a review of the contractor's hiring trends, outreach, and
online job application systems to ensure that contractors are providing equal opportunity
to qualified individuals compliant to Sec 503.